Bart McFarland PSCAppointments: (859) 987-4775

Bart McFarland D.M.D.

Bart McFarland PSC

Don't let untreated dental problems get you down. Rebuild your confidence with a beautiful new smile. From simple treatments that make a big difference, to more extensive work, unveiling the smile you were meant to have can have profound life-changing effects. Serving the Paris, KY area and offering orthodontics for general practitioners, Dr. McFarland can help you develop an affordable treatment plan you'll feel good about.

Bart McFarland PSC practices the highest infection control standards to protect our patients and ourselves. In the Paris, KY area, Dr. Bart McFarland and his staff strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use items are used to ensure your safety.

Safe, anxiety-free dentistry with Paris area dentist Dr. Bart McFarland means you can have dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort.

You no longer have to tolerate feeling uncomfortable, hiding your smile, or putting off dental work because of a busy schedule. You'll feel relaxed during your dental appointment, and relieved that your oral health is in good hands.

If you want a gorgeous smile that turns heads, you may want to learn about the range of dental services offered at Bart McFarland PSC. Paris area cosmetic dentist Dr. Bart McFarland is dedicated to producing quality results and beautiful smiles.

A negative self image can be detrimental to many facets of your life. Paris area dentist Dr. Bart McFarland understands the positive life-changing power that a healthy and beautiful smile can bring to you. Here at Bart McFarland PSC, we don't want you to be embarrassed any longer. Why not take your smile - and even your life - to a new level of self-confidence and beauty?

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Kenneth W. Baker, D.D.SAppointments: (956) 686-2052

Kenneth Baker D.D.S.

Kenneth W. Baker, D.D.S

You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Kenneth Baker believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Kenneth W. Baker, D.D.S in the McAllen, Texas area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Baker and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.

Would you like your smile to be a bit brighter than it is right now? We can make it happen at Kenneth W. Baker, D.D.S, with professional tooth whitening for brighter natural looking teeth. Dr. Kenneth Baker's McAllen, TX area office can effectively lighten your stained or discolored tooth enamel. Whiter teeth not only look great, they improve your self-confidence.

Kenneth W. Baker, D.D.S is a trusted McAllen area NTI-tss plus provider. Our highly-trained team fit you with a custom bite guard designed to relieve headaches and migraines caused by jaw clenching during sleep.

Each person is unique. Our experienced team will provide you with the individualized care you deserve for your situation.

If you want a gorgeous smile that turns heads, you may want to learn about the range of dental services offered at Kenneth W. Baker, D.D.S. McAllen area cosmetic dentist Dr. Kenneth Baker is dedicated to producing quality results and beautiful smiles.

Friendly, caring family dentistry in the McAllen, Texas area is available at Kenneth W. Baker, D.D.S. Our team strives to make you and your family feel comfortable during your appointment. Kenneth Baker, D.D.S. wants to help you and your family maintain your oral health now and for years to come. You'll love visiting our comfortable setting where personalized customer service still matters.

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Teeth For LifeAppointments: (480) 969-3069

Brad Cottle D.M.D.

Teeth For Life

You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Brad Cottle believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Teeth For Life in the Mesa, Arizona area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Cottle and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.

Mesa area restorative dentistry at Teeth For Life can produce natural-looking results. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, we can help.

Our highly skilled team will assess your need for a crown, bridge, implant or other procedure to restore or improve your smile. Our goal is to provide quality dental care for your life-long oral health.

Mesa area cosmetic dentist Brad Cottle, D.M.D. has extensive experience creating beautiful smiles. They're one of the first things people notice about you.

Our professional team will be happy to discuss your aesthetic dentistry options. The attractive results you'll get from Teeth For Life can change your life!

Brad Cottle, D.M.D. performs cosmetic dentistry for wealthy adults. Unlike plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry isn't a major operation. However, the results can be just as dramatic. Come visit Dr. Cottle at Teeth For Life in the Mesa, AZ area, and see how he can perfect your smile.

Here at Teeth For Life, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Brad Cottle, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.

How Malocclusion - or Bad Bite - Can Be Fixed by Braces for Teeth

It is ironic that one of the most common dental disorders is also the most neglected. The way the teeth fit together when the jaw closes and chews is of profound importance to the long-term health of your teeth.

If surfaces of the teeth interfere with how the jaw moves, the teeth can be worked loose or the enamel can be worn away. The muscles that move the jaw are very powerful and can do major damage to the teeth when the biting surfaces don't fit together properly.

The problem can be compounded if teeth interfere with functional muscle patterns, the jaw muscles will attempt to "erase" the part of the tooth that interferes by grinding against it all the more. This can lead to even more severe wear or it may crack off a cusp or split the tooth. Or it may loosen the tooth or cause it to move out of alignment. The excessive muscle activity often results in pain in the muscle itself. All of the jaw muscles can become sore including the temporal muscles that are the source of many so-called tension headaches.

Some excessive muscle activity may be caused by emotional stress. But with some special exceptions, damage done by stress induced grinding and clenching can be minimized to a manageable level by equalizing the biting surfaces that are in conflict with jaw movements. Proper fitting of braces for teeth can solve the problem by gently moving the teeth into a more optimal position.

The power of the jaw muscles may surprise you. Some people can exert over 900 pounds of compressive force with their jaw muscles so you can imagine how much damage such force can do when you close into a single tooth and then work it from side to side. The effect is very much like working a fence post loose as the bone around the root breaks down. If you can put your finger on any tooth in your mouth, and then squeezing your teeth together causes the tooth to move, you can be sure that it is just a matter of time before there will be a problem with that tooth.

Sometimes the muscle forces that work the tooth sideways stimulates bone around the root to build up and become stronger. When that happens, the tooth actually bends in its socket and this creates a microscopic chipping away close to the gum line to form a deep groove in the tooth. This is called an abfraction. These deep grooves at the gum line are often mistaken for toothbrush abrasion, but scientists have shown us that the grooves are actually the results of bending of the tooth in its socket. These grooves can lead to much sensitivity in those teeth because the opening into the tooth exposes nerves that can be exquisitely sensitive. Correction of the bite with Dental Braces to remove excessive lateral forces on the teeth in most instances either eliminates the sensitivity completely or reduces it to a much more acceptable level.

Patients should be aware that much confusion surrounds the importance of a harmonious bite, including many misconceptions that have been fostered by flawed research that has failed to properly relate the bite interferences to the position and condition of the temporomandibular joints. Knowledgeable clinicians, however, are very much aware of this relationship and can achieve excellent results with braces for teeth that will help make both your teeth and your jaw muscles more comfortable by bringing your whole biting into harmony.

By Peter E. Dawson, DDS

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Invisalign Orthodontics

Ever wish that you could have teeth straightening done, without months of wearing those geeky metal braces? And wouldn't it be nice to get your crooked teeth straightened without anyone outside the family even knowing about it?

Believe it or not, there's a new way to straighten teeth with invisible braces. And your orthodontist can walk you through it!

The process is called Invisalign®, because it uses a series of nearly undetectable aligners instead of brackets and wires. Even up close it's really hard to see that you're wearing orthodontic appliances. So now you can have the smile you've always wanted…without the dental braces you've always avoided.

Invisalign can be just as effective as wire braces. Treatment takes about the same amount of time but is far more comfortable! And because Invisalign is removable, you'll have no problem eating, brushing or flossing.

Here's how it works: an examination is done to determine if Invisalign is right for you. If things look promising, photographs and X-rays are taken and an impression of your teeth is made. Then they are submitted to an Invisalign specialist. The specialist, after verifying that Invisalign will work for you, creates a treatment plan.

A smile of straight teeth starts with a phone call to your orthodontist's office. Why not do it today and find out how an Invisalign smile could change your life!

+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.